Blackboard best-selling author Bertice Berry breaks all the rules of romantic comedy with this funny, sexy novel about an older couple rediscovering their passion for living and loving. Jim and Louella's love life has gone a bit chilly after 26 years of marriage. But then Louella's ancestors visit her dreams, and a sexual reawakening quickly follows. Soon after, Jim and Louella realize they can read the thoughts of other people, so they begin a quest to heal the community around them.
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"I think this is my favorite Bertice Berry book. An older couple take an earthy look at re-kindling their flame. Rich narrative, warm characters -- a great read. "
— Susan (5 out of 5 stars)
" Older black couple revitalizes their love live with advice of their ancestors, then discover they have special curative powers to fix broken hearts. "
— Marie, 3/5/2013" I loved this story...especially because Jim and Louella were seasoned lovers. Most novels indicate that only twenty-somethings can have it going on. LOL! "
— Deanie, 12/25/2012" I think this is my favorite Bertice Berry book. An older couple take an earthy look at re-kindling their flame. Rich narrative, warm characters -- a great read. "
— Susan, 5/22/2012" Basically an inspirational personal advice book disguised as a novel, written in extremely informal African American dialect that would be condemned as racist if written by a white author. Yet it was surprisingly enjoyable despite all that. "
— Marvin, 3/11/2012" I don't know any man or woman who is too young or too old to feel good, and this novel will make you smile and feel good on almost every page. "
— Darnelle, 10/7/2011" I know I tried to read this book, but I can't remember if I finished it. Clearly, it didn't make much of an impression. And I really wanted to like this book. "
— Karin, 8/18/2011" I loved this story...especially because Jim and Louella were seasoned lovers. Most novels indicate that only twenty-somethings can have it going on. LOL! "
— Deanie, 4/7/2011" Older black couple revitalizes their love live with advice of their ancestors, then discover they have special curative powers to fix broken hearts. "
— Marie, 4/18/2008" I know I tried to read this book, but I can't remember if I finished it. Clearly, it didn't make much of an impression. And I really wanted to like this book. "
— Karin, 12/1/2007Lizan Mitchell has won the prestigious Audie Award for best narration as well as nine Earphones Awards. She appears frequently on episodic television and more recently in the feature film The Human Stain.